Asian Studies Program
Ronnie Littlejohn, Director
Vision:
To prepare students with a more detailed knowledge of issues in Asia in general and provide a basis for advanced study and/or career choices through methods drawn from a variety of disciplines, and habits of critical reflection and action.
Purpose:
Belmont's Asian Studies program provides an opportunity for those students with special interests in Asia to prepare themselves for a wide range of careers and callings. With many different courses and experiences available, students are able to focus on both the modern and traditional history and literature of Asian cultures and societies, contemporary Asian politics, economic links between the Asia and the rest of the world, and global philosophical, ethical, and religious issues. Graduates with the major or minor in Asian studies will be better prepared to pursue many diverse careers in an era of globalization, such as international business, government serivice, education, and research.
Goals:
1. Students will gain increased knowledge about Asia in general and familiarity with the history, cultures, and languages of that area.
2. Students will learn how to study a region in an interdiciplinary manner, making use of the methodologies and perspectives of multiple fields.
3. Students will be prepared for careers and/or further study of Asia in fields such as international business, journalism, politics, the media professions, economics, history, modern languages, literature, law, philosophy, politics, religion, and sociology.
4. Students will learn to use their knowledge of Asian affairs to support their own critical reflections on current issues.
| Major in Asian Studies (B.A.) | Hours | |
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| General Education Core Requirements | 59-61 | |
| Major Requirements | 30 | |
| ASN 2000, Seminar in Asia Area Studies | 3 | |
| ASN 4015, Senior Capstone for Asian Studies | 3 | |
| Language Emphasis: An Asian Language at the 2000 level or above | 6 | |
| Area Studies (Choose 5 courses from 3 disciplines) | 15 | |
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ASN 1950-3950, Study Abroad in Asia (3 hours max.) |
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| CHN 3000 level or above (3 hours max.) | ||
| ECO 3900, The Chinese Economy | ||
| ECO 4400, International Economics | ||
| HIS 1700, The Samurai and Their World | ||
| HIS 1990, Survey of East Asian History | ||
| HIS 3700, History of Central Asia | ||
| HIS 4800, The Vietnam War | ||
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HIS 4820, History of Modern Japan |
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| HUM 1500, World of Asian Humanities | ||
| HUM 3000, Topics in Asian Humanities | ||
| PHI 4080, Philosophies of China | ||
| PSC 3430, Politics of Asia | ||
| REL 4310, World Religions | ||
| Infused Courses (Choose 1) | 3 | |
| ENL 2330, World Literature I | ||
| ENL 2340, World Literature II | ||
| ENL 4370, World Advanced Studies in Literature | ||
| HIS 1010, World History to 1500 | ||
| HIS 1020, World History since 1500 | ||
| MBU 3330, International Music Business | ||
| MGT 3300, International Business | ||
| MKT 4310, International Marketing | ||
| PSC 2760, Intro to International Political Economy | ||
| PHI 1520, Global Moral Cultures | ||
| PSC 2300, International Relations | ||
| PSC 2400, Introduction to Comparative Politics | ||
| Minor Requirements | 18 | |
| Electives | 19-21 | |
| Total | 128 | |
| Minor in Asian Studies | Hours | |
| Core Emphasis | 6 | |
| ASN 2000, Seminar in Asia Area Studies |
3 |
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| ASN 4015, Senior Capstone for Asian Studies |
3 |
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| Language Emphasis: An Asian language must be chosen to meet General Education Core requirements. | ||
| Area Studies | 12 | |
| Four courses from at least Three disciplines listed below: ASN 1950-3950, Study Abroad in Asia (3 hours max.) CHN 3000-level or above (3 hours max.) ECO 3900, The Chinese Economy ECO 4400, International Economics HIS 1700, The Samurai and Their World HIS 1990, Survey of East Asian History HIS 3700, History of Central Asia HIS 4800, The Vietnam War HIS 4820, History of Modern Japan HUM 1500, World of Asian Humanities HUM 3000, Topics in Asian Humanities PHI 4080, Philosophies of China PSC 3430, Politics of Asia REL 4310, World Religions |
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| Total | 18 | |
Asian Studies Courses (ASN)
ASN 1950-3950. Study Abroad in Asia (3). Study in a foreign country in Asia. Individual course titles and locations are assigned for each course taken. See Studies Abroad program for details. Required of Asian Studies majors.
ASN 2000. Seminar in Asia Area Studies (3). An interdisciplinary topical seminar designed to provide an overview of issues in the study of Asian countries and traditions. Course content and instructor varies.
ASN 4015. Senior Capstone for Asian Studies (3). This course is a culminating experience in the major or minor in Asian Studies, which also addresses the goals for the Senior Capstone as defined in the course description for GND 4015 and in the BELL Core curriculum. These goals include reflection on the students' whole educational experiences and on their transition from the university setting to post-graduation pursuits.